notdoer
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As a companion to the "What books are you reading right now?" thread, I thought it might be interesting to hear from members on their "top ten" reads. I took the tack of listing what has been most influential to me. Not necessarily recommended reading for anyone else. So please let us know the disposition of your list. I'll kick this off and see if other members wish to participate.
I new to the forum, so please let me know if this thread is problematic...
1. "Steppenwolf" by Herman Hesse
2. "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
3. "Islands in the Stream" by Ernest Hemingway
4. "The Teachings of Don Juan" by Carlos Castaneda
5. "1984" by George Orwell
6. "Synchronicity" by Carl Yung
7. "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies" by Albert Einstein
8. "The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler
9. "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
10. "Romeo and Juliet" by William Skakespeare
Notes:
1. IMO, Steppenwolf is a great piece of literature by a brilliant author who was one of the first to bring Eastern thought to the West. This book explores so many ideas.
2. East of Eden is one of the major novels of the past century. It is so good. My attempts to honor it would be inadequate. Highly recommended reading.
3. Island in the Stream is one of the major works of Hemingway. I love the Carribean motif, the WWII action on the high seas, and Ernesto's by then extraordinary story telling craft. His attention to detail and knowledge really resonate with me.
4. The Teachings really refers to Carlos's entire body of work. I love the Mexican dessert motif, shamanism, master and apprentice, and the philosophical implications of the story.
5. 1984 should be required reading for everyone, IMO. There is a key set of lessons and warnings that should be heeded.
6. Synchronicity is a cornerstone of Jungian psychology. For me it is yet another example of how amazing the human experience can be. Jung was another pioneer associated with integrating East and West.
7. On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies is Albert Einstein explaining how the electron gives rise to the magnetic field through action at a distance. This single paper lays the foundation for much of modern physics. A must read for physicists and electrical engineers.
8. Chandler wrote some great private detective stories set in LA featuring Philip Marlowe. Recommended reading.
9. Kurt Vonnegut wrote some insightful and highly imaginative stories. Slaughterhouse-Five is one of the best.
10. Romeo and Juliet offers noteworthy insight into what everyone seeks...
I new to the forum, so please let me know if this thread is problematic...
1. "Steppenwolf" by Herman Hesse
2. "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
3. "Islands in the Stream" by Ernest Hemingway
4. "The Teachings of Don Juan" by Carlos Castaneda
5. "1984" by George Orwell
6. "Synchronicity" by Carl Yung
7. "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies" by Albert Einstein
8. "The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler
9. "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
10. "Romeo and Juliet" by William Skakespeare
Notes:
1. IMO, Steppenwolf is a great piece of literature by a brilliant author who was one of the first to bring Eastern thought to the West. This book explores so many ideas.
2. East of Eden is one of the major novels of the past century. It is so good. My attempts to honor it would be inadequate. Highly recommended reading.
3. Island in the Stream is one of the major works of Hemingway. I love the Carribean motif, the WWII action on the high seas, and Ernesto's by then extraordinary story telling craft. His attention to detail and knowledge really resonate with me.
4. The Teachings really refers to Carlos's entire body of work. I love the Mexican dessert motif, shamanism, master and apprentice, and the philosophical implications of the story.
5. 1984 should be required reading for everyone, IMO. There is a key set of lessons and warnings that should be heeded.
6. Synchronicity is a cornerstone of Jungian psychology. For me it is yet another example of how amazing the human experience can be. Jung was another pioneer associated with integrating East and West.
7. On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies is Albert Einstein explaining how the electron gives rise to the magnetic field through action at a distance. This single paper lays the foundation for much of modern physics. A must read for physicists and electrical engineers.
8. Chandler wrote some great private detective stories set in LA featuring Philip Marlowe. Recommended reading.
9. Kurt Vonnegut wrote some insightful and highly imaginative stories. Slaughterhouse-Five is one of the best.
10. Romeo and Juliet offers noteworthy insight into what everyone seeks...